Occupational therapists work to help patients recover and improve the skills needed for daily tasks, change high-risk postures, develop strategies for managing pain, stress, and energy, as well as encourage healthy work methods and habits. In the case of residual disabilities leading to permanent limitations, occupational therapists may assess the need for assistive devices and develop effective coping strategies to help deal with the situation.

Occupational therapy and the cognitive-behavioural approach

Occupational therapists assess how mental illness affects patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning skills.
They examine the daily routines of patients and any potential barriers to functioning. Occupational therapists help patients gradually resume activities of daily living and provide them with tools to deal with their various issues. Occupational therapy and kinesiology combined = promising results

Working with both an occupational therapist and a kinesiologist can produce dramatic, long-lasting results. Kinesiologists apply their expertise to improve the physical condition and autonomy of patients, and to teach them how to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.

In short, when symptoms improve, when functioning is reasonably restored, and when healthy habits are adopted, patients are better able to achieve a higher quality of life and regain their independence.